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Visit us each week to view two minute segments from the ABC noon news featuring Montlick & Associates' Family Safety Advocate Jacquie Palisi. We will be covering a wide range of topics to help keep your family safe. These segments are broadcast on WSB-TV in Atlanta. Research shows that most injuries are preventable through safety education and a little extra care, and we are committed to preventing injuries. Please feel free to share this information with your friends and family, and don't forget to sign up for our Free Safety Alerts and Legal Tips/Updates.
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We have a large library of over 50 videos and downloadable materials, all here to help keep you and your family safe. Search for a specific topic/keyword, or click on a category to the right.Tylenol Users - Reduce Your Risk of Severe Liver Damage!
Airdate: Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Montlick & Associates' Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi, discusses the risks associated with acetaminophen - the active ingredient in Tylenol - and why it is so important to check labels carefully for the presence of acetaminophen (APAP) before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medication. Watch our ABC news segment and click on the link below to learn more about FDA restrictions and recalls; and how you can protect yourself and your loved ones from severe liver damage, liver failure and deaths due to accidental Tylenol overdose.
Protect Your Child From Hazardous Toys!
Airdate: Sunday, December 25, 2011
Make safety your first priority when buying toys for children! Watch this week's television broadcast, view and download a printable Toy Safety .pdf, and use the links below to learn how you can greatly reduce the risk of toy-related injuries in your home.
Follow These Precautions and Travel Safely This Holiday!
Airdate: Monday, December 19, 2011
In this week's ABC News segment, Montlick & Associates' Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi, reviews simple car maintenance that can help prevent serious auto accidents and keep you and your loved ones safe on the road this holiday. Watch the video and click on the links below to download our Holiday Road Trip Safety Checklist, plus other important safety guides to print out and keep in your glove box.
How to Handle Errors in a Police Auto Accident Report
Airdate: Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Montlick & Associates' Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi, discusses important steps to take at the scene of an accident, and what to do if you find errors or omissions in the Auto Accident Report that is prepared by the police officer. These mistakes can adversely affect your auto accident insurance claim! To learn more, please watch our ABC News weekly video. You can also click on the button below to download a copy of our Georgia Auto Accident Checklist to print out and keep in your glove compartment.
Georgia's Move Over Law: Proven to Save Lives!
Airdate: Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Montlick & Associates' Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi, discusses Georgia's Move Over Law - a law designed to reduce the number of injuries and fatalities to police officers, emergency personnel and roadside workers while on the job. Watch our weekly segment on ABC News and click on the links below to learn more about this important law and what you can do to help keep you and your family safe on the road.
Economic Impact of Auto Accidents Close to $100B a Year!
Airdate: Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Montlick & Associates' Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi, discusses the enormous financial toll that auto accidents place on the US economy each year, and shares important driver safety tips to help keep you and your family safe on the road. Watch our weekly ABC news segment and click on the links below for additional driver safety information and tips.
Soft Tissue Injuries: More Serious Than Most People Realize
Airdate: Monday, August 15, 2011
Injuries such as muscle tears, bulging discs or pinched nerves can be more serious, time consuming to treat and debilitating than most people realize. Montlick & Associates' Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi, discusses the importance of getting proper medical treatment immediately following a car accident, and how the proper diagnosis and treatment can lead to faster recovery - physically and financially. Watch our weekly two-minute segment on ABC News and click on the links below for additional tips, including a Georgia Auto Accident Checklist to keep in your glove box.
Share the Road Safely with Large Trucks!
Airdate: Friday, February 3, 2012
Montlick & Associates' Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi, reviews important safety tips to help drivers of passenger vehicles share the road safely with tractor-trailers and other large commercial vehicles. View our weekly ABC News segment and click on the links below to see what you should do to protect yourself and your family from potentially lethal encounters with trucks.
Understand the Risks of Distracted Walking & Jogging!
Airdate: Monday, August 1, 2011
Montlick & Associates' Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi, discusses the growing danger of distracted walking and jogging, and what you can do to avoid potentially fatal accidents. View our weekly ABC News segment and click on the links below for additional safety tips on protecting yourself and your loved ones from serious pedestrian injuries.
Protect Your Child's Eyes from Harmful UV Rays!
Airdate: Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Montlick & Associates' Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi, offers important eye safety tips for parents of young children. View our weekly ABC News segment and click on the links below to learn what you can do now to help protect your children from developing serious eye health issues, including cataracts and macular degeneration, later in life.
Protect Your Children from Dangerous Cribs!
Airdate: Monday, December 26, 2011
Montlick & Associates' Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi, discusses the Consumer Products Safety Commission's new crib safety regulations that went into effect on June 28, 2011. View our weekly ABC News segment and click on the links below to learn what new standards are in place and how you can better protect your infants and toddlers from serious crib injuries and potential fatalities.
Important RV Motor Home Safety Tips!
Airdate: Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Montlick & Associates' Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi, shares important driver safety precautions to help reduce the risk of RV Motor Home accidents this summer. View our weekly ABC News segment and click on the links below for additional RV safety tips from the Department of Transportation, and to learn more about the causes and devastating impact of RV collisions in Atlanta and throughout Georgia.
Important Safety Tips for Motorcycle Riders
Airdate: Monday, June 6, 2011
In the second of a two-part series, Montlick & Associates' Family Safety Advocate Jacquie Palisi returns to ABC News to discuss the Governor's Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) Look Twice Save a Life campaign, and to share important safety tips for motorcyclists. Watch our latest video here and click on the links below to access additional information and statistics from the Georgia GOHS and the Motorcycle Safety Foundation.
Look Twice, Save a Life! GOHS Motorcycle Safety Campaign
Airdate: Tuesday, May 24, 2011
In the first of this two-part series, Montlick & Associates' Family Safety Advocate Jacquie Palisi returns to ABC News to discuss the Governor's Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) Look Twice, Save a Life! campaign, and to educate motorists on how to share the road safely with motorcyclists. Watch our latest video here and click on the links below to access additional information and statistics from the Georgia GOHS and Motorcycle Safety Foundation.
Georgia's TADRA Law: Important Restrictions for Teen Drivers!
Airdate: Monday, April 4, 2011
In the second of this two-part series, Montlick & Associates' Family Safety Advocate Jacquie Palisi returns to ABC News to help parents understand the important restrictions that the Teenage and Adult Driver Responsibility Act (TADRA) places on teen drivers. Watch our latest video here and click on the links below to download the firm's Parent's Guide to TADRA, and access additional information and statistics from Georgia's Governor's Office of Highway Safety (GOHS).
Georgia's TADRA Law Helps Prevent Teen Fatalities!
Airdate: Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Montlick & Associates' Family Safety Advocate Jacquie Palisi appears on ABC News to outline important rules and regulations of TADRA, the Teenage and Adult Driver Responsibility Act. Watch this week's video to learn more about how this graduated driver's licensing program helps prevent accidents and even saves teen lives. Click on the links below to download the firm's Parent's Guide to TADRA, and access additional information and statistics from Georgia's Governor's Office of Highway Safety (GOHS).
When Children Are Bullied: Important Steps for Parents!
Airdate: Tuesday, October 04, 2011
In this week's broadcast, Montlick & Associates' Family Safety Advocate Jacquie Palisi outlines important steps for parents to take if their child is taunted or harassed or subjected to any form of violence by another student, or group of students. Watch the video here and click on the links below to download the firm's latest safety guide and to access additional information and statistics, including tips for children, teens, educators and school administrators.
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Is Your Child Being Bullied? Recognize These Important Warning Signs!
Airdate: Monday, September 26, 2011
In the first of a two-part series, Montlick & Associates' Family Safety Advocate Jacquie Palisi details the many warning signs of bullying, and shares important steps parents should take if children do become bullied. Watch our weekly news broadcast and click on the link below to download your copy of the firm's Parent's Guide to Bully Prevention.
Important Safety Tips for Laptop Computer Owners
Airdate: Monday, December 27, 2010
Montlick & Associates' Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi, explains the risks associated with the misuse of computer laptop batteries and chargers, and simple tips to help prevent fires and unintentional injuries when using your laptop. For additional ways to protect yourself and your information when using public Wi-Fi networks, view and download our "Laptop Computer Safety Guide" below.
Injury Prevention Safety Tips for Seniors
Airdate: Monday, December 20, 2010
Falls are the leading cause of unintentional injuries at home among adults 65 and older. Watch Montlick & Associates' Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi, as she shares important safety tips to help seniors prevent falls in and around the home. View and download our "Injury Prevention Safety Guide for Seniors" to learn additional precautions you can take to prevent accidental injuries.
Texting While Driving is a Dangerous Practice...and Against the Law!
Airdate: Monday, December 13, 2011
Montlick & Associates' Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi, reminds people driving in Georgia of the new law prohibiting texting while driving and the penalties involved. The firm also introduces its new "Don't Text and Drive" public service announcement and billboard campaign to help remind driver's that texting behind the wheel is a dangerous and deadly practice. We encourage you to take the Montlick & Associates Safe Driver Pledge today. Click on the links below to download the pledge form, and learn more about our driver safety initiatives designed to help keep you and your family safe on the roads.
Stay Informed of Important Product Safety Recalls
Airdate: Monday, January 16, 2012
Montlick & Associates' Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi, shares important information regarding product recalls, and how you make sure you are aware of recalled products. Learn how you can help keep your family safe from dangerous and defective products: watch our video and download our "Product Safety Recalls Guide" below.
Additional Resources: Recalls.gov
Keep Your Home and Family Safe from Fires this Holiday Season
Airdate: Monday, November 29, 2010
Montlick & Associates Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi, explains how you can reduce the risk of a home fire by following simple safety precautions when decorating your home this holiday season. View and download our "Holiday Decorating Safety Guide" to help keep your family safe, and ensure you have a safe and happy holiday.
Additional Resources: Safety Links
Vote for Montlick & Associates' Athlete of the Year
Airdate: Tuesday, November2, 2010
Montlick & Associates has proudly partnered with Channel 2 to recognize high school football players who have excelled both on and off the field. Now that the season is ending, it's time to select the 2010 High School Football "Athlete of the Year". Your vote will help determine which athlete takes home the top honors, and which high school receives a $5,000 donation from Montlick & Associates! Click on the link below to view the athletes and their amazing accomplishments. Be sure to check back beginning Saturday, November 6th to cast your vote!
Montlick & Associates and Safe America Driver Safety Partnership
Airdate: Monday, October 18, 2010
As part of National Teen Driver Safety Week, Montlick & Associates' Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi announces a new partnership with the Safe America Foundation in support of their Safe Teen Driver Program. Click on the link below to learn more about our Driver Safety Events and Safe America Partnership.
Important Car Battery Safety Tips
Airdate: October 12, 2010
Montlick & Associates' Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi, shares important safety precautions to help reduce the risk of fires, explosions and personal injury when handling a car battery. Our "Guide to Jump-Starting Your Vehicle" can help should you ever have a dead car battery. Please print and keep in the glove compartment of your car for those unexpected emergencies.
Please Don't Drink & Drive!
Airdate: Thursday, November 24, 2011
Montlick & Associates has been helping families in Georgia since 1984. Watch this week's video to learn about our long history of community service, and to hear our special holiday safety message. You can also download our firm's safe driving guide: Five Steps to Help Prevent Drunk Driving Accidents.
Teach Your Kids These Important School Bus Safety Lessons!
Airdate: August 23, 2010
Montlick & Associates' Family Safety Advocate Jacquie Palisi shares essential safety tips for parents as children travel to and from school. Watch this week's video, and download important School Bus Safety materials for both parents and children.
Protect Your Child from Cyber Bullying
Airdate: August 16, 2010
Montlick & Associates' Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi, discusses important steps that parents can take to protect children from the growing threat of aggression on the internet known as "cyberbullying."
Important Tips to Prevent Car Rollovers
Airdate: August 10, 2010
Rollovers are dangerous incidents that have a higher fatality rate than other types of crashes, according to the NHTSA. To reduce the risk of a rollover, please view our latest public safety video and download the important driver safety tips below.
Take Our Safe Driver Pledge Today!
Airdate: Monday, April 18, 2011
Texting while driving is a deadly practice that affects you, your passengers and all others on the road. Watch our latest public safety video and download important driver safety materials including our "Never Text While Driving - Safe Driver Pledge" form and our latest issue of "Safe Driving Matters" with important tips on how to avoid driver distractions.
Protect Your Family From Dog Bites
Airdate: July 28, 2010
Nearly 5 million Americans are bitten by dogs each year according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and one in five dog bites results in injuries that require medical attention. View this week's video and download our latest safety guide to learn how to greatly reduce the chance of bite-related injuries in your household and how to treat a wound should an injury occur.
Important Information to Keep Your Family Safe
Airdate: Monday, October 10, 2011
Montlick and Associates' Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi, discusses the history and the vision behind the firm's extensive Family Safety initiatives, including HelpKeepKidsSafe.org, founded in 1987, and the firm's more recent DNA LifePrint Child Safety Program.
Protect Your Family from Fire-Related Injuries This Summer!
Airdate: July 12, 2010
Barbecues and campfires are fun ways to enjoy the Great Outdoors. But with the fun comes increased risk of injury. Watch our latest Safety Video and download the guide below to make sure that your cookouts and campfires are safe for all!
Additional Resources: Safety Tips | Safety Links
Keep Your Family Safe Around Fireworks!
Airdate: June 20, 2011
Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi shares important precautions to take to keep your family safe around fireworks this holiday. Download our Parent's Guide to Fireworks Safety below to help prevent fireworks-related injuries and possibly even save a life.
Additional Resources: Safety Links
Important Water Safety Tips
Airdate: 2010-6-21 10:00am
Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi shares simple precautions you can take to keep kids safe in and around water. Download our Parent's Guide to Water Safety below to help prevent water-related injuries and possibly even save a life.
Additional Resources: Safety Links | Safety Tips
Top Five Hidden Home Hazards
Airdate: June 15, 2010
Each year, 33.1 million people are injured by consumer products in the home. Being aware of hidden hazards inside your home can save lives and prevent life altering injuries. We invite you to watch our Safety Video and download the materials below to learn how you can protect your family from the Top Five Hidden Home Hazards identified by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Additional Resources: Safety Links | Safety Tips
Emergency Response Guide for Babysitters
Airdate: June 7, 2010
View this week's video to learn important tips on hiring the right babysitter for your child, and click on the link below to download the firm's Emergency Response Guide for Babysitters. This guide will help you prepare your sitter for a wide range of situations and includes important emergency contact and other information to help your sitter respond to an emergency should one occur while you are away.
Additional Resources: Safety Links
Important Bike Safety Tips
Airdate: Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi shares the importance of following bike safety rules to help keep kids safe. Parents, review the bike safety tips below with your family to help avoid preventable injuries, and make every bike ride safer.
Protect Your Home and Family from Electrical Fires
Airdate: Monday, May 16, 2011
Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi shares ways to safeguard your home and family from electrical fires, along with simple ways to help keep kids safe around electrical outlets. Download our Electrical Safety Tips below to help prevent the loss of life and property caused by electrical disasters.
Prevent Child Pedestrian Injuries
Airdate: May 4, 2010
Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi advises parents how to best protect their children from pedestrian related injuries. To help keep your kids safe on the streets, teach your children important Child Pedestrian Safety Rules found in our downloadable Safety Tips below.
Safeguard Your Child from Online Dangers
Airdate: April 27, 2010
Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi shares important tips to help keep kids safe online as they explore the web. To help minimize your child's risk of internet victimization, download our Parent's Guide to Online Safety below.
Additional Resources: Safety Tips | Safety Links
DNA LifePrint Child Safety Event
Airdate: Monday, October 24, 2011
Free Child Safety Event
Saturday, Oct 29th, 2011
4:00pm to 7:00pm
Cobb County Safety Village
Part of Safe Kids Cobb County Fall Festival
1220 Al Bishop Drive
Marietta, GA 30008
Click Here for More Information
Protect Your Child from Playground Injuries
Airdate: April 13, 2010
As part of National Playground Safety Week, Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi shares simple tips to help avoid preventable playground injuries as families head to the community park or backyard swing set. Download our Parent's Guide to Playground Safety to help protect your child.
Avoid Breakdowns with Routine Car Care
Airdate: Tuesday, April 12, 2011
As part of National Car Care Month, Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi shares important car care tips to help keep your vehicle and family safe on the road. Click on the link below to download a very helpful Car Care Guide courtesy of the Car Care Council.
Keep Kids Safe in Public Places
Airdate: March 29, 2010
Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi shares simple ways to keep families together when they venture into busy, public places. For more information on ways to prevent your child from getting lost, what to do if you lose your child or find a lost child, download our Safety Tips below.
Additional Resources: Safety Links
Prepare Your Family for an Emergency
Airdate: September 13, 2010
Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi advises parents how to best prepare their family for an emergency by creating a Family Disaster Plan. For a step by step guide on how to create your emergency plan, download our Family Disaster Plan materials below.
Safeguard Your Child from Accidental Poisoning
Airdate: March 16, 2010
Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi shares simple precautions you can take to help protect your child from accidental poisoning. For more ways to greatly reduce the risk of accidental poisoning in your home, please download our Poison Prevention Guide below.
Additional Resources: Safety Tips | Safety Links
Be Prepared with Our Auto Accident Checklist
Airdate: Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi shares important tips to follow if you are ever involved in an automobile accident. For a step by step guide on what to do at the scene of an accident; print out our Auto Accident Checklist and Accident Notes Form below and place in your glove box. We hope you will never need them, but they are very helpful tools to have if you are ever in an accident.
Prevent Accidents and Breakdowns with Simple Tire Safety
Airdate: Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi shares important tire inspection tips to keep your vehicle and family safe on the road. Please download our detailed Tire Safety Guide to help prevent accidents and avoid breakdowns.
Protect Your Family and Home from Fires
Airdate: October 4, 2010
Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi advises parents how to create a home that is free of fire hazards, and an escape plan to protect your family. Also, view and download our Fire Prevention and Escape Plan Grid to create an evacuation plan for your own home.
Keep Kids Safe from Accidental Burns
Airdate: Tuesday, February 08, 2011
As part of National Burn Prevention Week, Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi shares simple precautions you can take to help protect your child from scalds and burns. For additional ways to reduce the risk of accidental burns, view and download our Burn Prevention Safety Tips below.
Children's Booster Seat Safety
Airdate: Monday, February 21, 2011
Children need booster seats for much longer than most parents realize! Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi advises parents when and how to graduate children from a child safety seat to a booster. Plus our downloadable guide will help you determine when your child is ready to wear seat belts alone.
Additional Resources: Safety Tips | Safety Links
Children's Car Seat Safety
Airdate: Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Montlick & Associates' Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi advises parents on how to help keep kids safe by properly securing them in a car safety seat appropriate for their age and size.
Prevent the Spread of Germs & Illnesses in Your Home
Airdate: January 17, 2011
Montlick & Associates' Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi, shares tips on how you can prevent the spread of harmful viruses and bacteria in your home, by teaching your kids the ABC's of good personal hygiene.
Eliminate Choking Hazards from Your Home
Airdate: January 11, 2010
Keeping your child's environment free of choking hazards is so important for their safety. Montlick & Associates' Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi, shares tips to help you recognize and remove choking hazards from your home. Plus download additional safety information and guidelines, including how to respond should a choking incident occur.
Avoid Driver Distractions for Everyone's Safety!
Airdate: Monday, April 18, 2011
Texting while driving is a deadly practice that affects you, your passengers and all others on the road. Watch our New Year's television broadcast and download important driver safety materials, including a "Never Text While Driving - Safe Driver Pledge" form to share with your family members today!
Protect Your Child From Hazardous Toys!
Airdate: Monday, December 12, 2011
Make safety your first priority when buying toys for children! Watch this week's television broadcast, view and download a printable Toy Safety .pdf, and use the links below to learn how you can greatly reduce the risk of toy-related injuries in your home.
